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The Rockford Files S4E4 — Second Chance
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The Rockford Files•Season 4•Episode 4

Second Chance

8.0/10 · 348 votesOct 14, 197748 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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When the life of Gandy Fitch's (Isaac Hayes) girlfriend is in danger, he turns to Rockfish for help.

Directed byReza Badiyi
Written byGordon T. Dawson
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James Garner

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Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

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Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford

Joe Santos

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Dennis Becker

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Reza Badiyi

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Gordon T. Dawson

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Episode Summary

"Second Chance" is episode 4 of The Rockford Files season 4. It scored 8.0/10 from 348 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Reza Badiyi and written by Gordon T. Dawson, it aired on October 14, 1977.

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